Ali Larijani is highest ranking Iranian official to contract coronavirus; President Rouhani acknowledges severity of crisis, calls for adherence to health ministry protocols

No immediate comment from Israel; Syrian opposition says target of strike was al-Sharyat military airport used by Iran

Syrian Democratic Forces refutes earlier reports that terrorists broke out of the facility, saying they were located within the compound

Envoy hails 'excellent' cooperation between Israel and Palestinians in fighting COVID-19 and world body pushes ahead with resolution supporting ceasefires in face of pandemic

Norwegian Refugee Council says it's unable to reach people in need in Syria, Yemen and Gaza, which all have fragile healthcare systems that could become overwhelmed by outbreak

Officials say Palestinian enclave won't be able to handle more than 100 cases; outbreaks feared in war-stricken Libya and Syria

UN warns millions could die once virus reaches into poor and war-ridden countries; expert says pandemic is godsend for guerrilla fighters as the powerful become weak

Fighting and displacement still at its height, 9 years after demonstrators demanded the ouster of President Assad and precipitated 21st century's biggest war so far

Jordanian workers still allowed to cross to Eilat and passage of goods to continue; crossings to Syria and Lebanon will shut as Hashemite Kingdom tries to stop coronavirus spread

War monitor says Farhad Dabirian was close to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, oversaw operations against Islamic State in Palmyra